Structural Self-Portrait & Character Transformation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 days Sculpture Intensive July 2026 | Athens, Greece 40 Structured Studio Hours Maximum 5 Participants Small cohort. Studio-based professional training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Focused Studio-Based Intensive workshop This 8 days programme explores sculptural self \u2013 portraiture through structured observation and combines artistic anatomy, character transformation, drawing and sculptural development in a structured studio environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PARTICIPANTS WILL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Study cranial structure and facial planes through artistic anatomy \u2022 Use drawing as an analytical tool for sculptural construction \u2022 Develop a structurally grounded self-portrait in clay \u2022 Transform the portrait into a character-based interpretation \u2022 Create a frontal mould of the portrait \u2022 Apply finishing techniques and mount the final sculpture on a base<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-portraiture provides a direct and accessible point of study, allowing participants to observe and understand structure through their own features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From this grounded starting point, the process moves into transformation, where the portrait is developed beyond likeness into a more interpretative, character-driven work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By completion, each participant will have produced a resolved sculptural artwork suitable for professional documentation and portfolio use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 40 studio hours\/6-10 July Monday to Friday and 13-15 July Monday to Wednesday \u2022 Studio-based instruction and critique \u2022 Maximum 5 participants<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a tuition-based intensive workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not a residency programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self Portrait Study. Anatomy and transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INSTRUCTOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neil Bacon is a sculptor and founder of Art Hive Athens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds a Master of Technology in Fine Arts (Sculpture) from Nelson Mandela University (South Africa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has served as lecturer\u2019s assistant and metal sculpting tutor, while established and managed the university forge. His teaching emphasises structural clarity, material understanding and disciplined studio methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VENUE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The workshop takes place at Art Hive Athens, an independent sculpture studio, owned by Neil Bacon, offering structured nine-month programmes and private tuition. It is located in Athen\u2019s Center, walking distance from a blue metro line station (2-3min.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The space supports focused, hands-on studio practice within a small group setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUITABLE FOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Artists with prior experience in drawing or sculpture \u2022 Fine art students or graduates \u2022 Practitioners seeking deeper anatomical understanding \u2022 Artists interested in combining observation with interpretative development A basic familiarity with figure drawing or sculptural practice is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u20ac1,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early commitment rate (until 30 APRIL 2026): \u20ac1,450<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 40 hours instruction \u2022 All the materials for the project Does not include (but will help you with if needed):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Accommodation \u2022 Travel \u2022 Shipping of artworks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Payment Schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 40% deposit upon acceptance (non-refundable) \u2022 Remaining balance due by 1 June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Official documentation available for funding applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
APPLICATION PROCESS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applicants are invited to submit bellow https:\/\/arthive.gr\/event\/self-portrait-intensive-2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n